Niko Vorobyov

About the author

Niko Vorobyov is a freelance journalist and author of the book Dopeworld.

First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.

Military recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.

The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren’t giving up.

Cases across many countries point to a worrying trend of men gathering on the internet to carry out sexual abuse crimes.

Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO’s shadow.

Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement.

Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.

Crackdown on 50 firms is rooted in Bishkek’s own worries of being sanctioned, say analysts.

Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it’s a ploy to buy time while Moscow’s soldiers are on back foot.

An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.